Residential demolition across Syracuse and surrounding Onondaga County. Pre-1980 homes, urban infill lots, fire-damaged structures. Asbestos abatement self-performed.
Syracuse's residential neighborhoods include some of the oldest housing stock in Central New York. Homes in Eastwood, North Side, South Side, Strathmore, and the Near Westside routinely date to the 1910s through 1960s, and pre-1980 construction in Syracuse almost universally contains asbestos in floor tile, roof shingles, pipe insulation, siding, or joint compound. Backwell holds NYS DOL asbestos contractor licenses and performs abatement in-house before demo begins.
Permits are pulled through the City of Syracuse Office of Building & Construction. Backwell handles the full submission and utility disconnect coordination.
Call (315) 400-2654 for a free written estimate.
Syracuse demolition permits are issued by the Office of Building & Construction at City Hall. Requirements typically include a demo permit application, proof of utility disconnects (gas, electric, water, sewer), asbestos survey and NYSDEC notification, and contractor insurance certificates. Timeline is typically 1-3 weeks for permit issuance.
Backwell handles all permit submission and inspection scheduling.
Most residential demo contractors sub asbestos work to a third party. Backwell holds NYS DOL asbestos handler and contractor licenses. Abatement is performed by our own crews, which means tighter scheduling, single-point accountability, and no markup on subcontracted work.
Equipment yard based in Constantia, NY. Crews across Central New York. No long-haul mobilization costs.
We manage permit submission, utility disconnect coordination, NYSDEC notification, and final inspection. You don't need to coordinate separately with the building department.
$2M general liability. Workers' compensation. SAM.gov registered. Davis-Bacon prevailing wage capable.
$9,000-$18,000 single-story. $14,000-$28,000 two-story. Add $5,000-$30,000+ if asbestos abatement is required, which is typical for pre-1980 homes in Eastwood, North Side, South Side, and most Syracuse neighborhoods.
Yes. We file with the Syracuse Office of Building & Construction and coordinate utility disconnects with National Grid and Onondaga County Water Authority.
1-3 weeks for a typical house including asbestos abatement, demolition, foundation removal, backfill, and grading.
Yes. Eastwood, North Side, South Side, Strathmore, Westvale, Lakeland, Near Westside, Lyncourt, Mattydale, Galeville, downtown , all covered.
Get a free estimate: Call (315) 400-2654 or email us.
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